Published 2001
by Greenhaven Press in San Diego, CA .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 152-154) and index.
| Statement | Michael Nolan, book editor. |
| Genre | Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Series | Greenhaven Press companion to literary movements and genres |
| Contributions | Nolan, Michael, 1955- |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PS430 .A425 2001 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 160 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 160 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL6787871M |
| ISBN 10 | 0737704152, 0737704144 |
| LC Control Number | 00045472 |
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